Geneva Talks Aim to Test Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Fighting

Talks are under way in Geneva to assess the state of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Al Jazeera reported, as continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments cast doubt on the deal's progress.

According to the report, the negotiations come at a critical juncture, with both sides facing pressure to demonstrate concrete steps toward de-escalation even as violence persists on the ground in eastern DRC.

Al Jazeera noted that disagreements remain over how central security provisions of the agreement should be carried out, a sticking point that has complicated efforts to move from a signed accord to tangible implementation.

The report did not provide further details on the specific parties present at the Geneva talks, the timeline for any resolution, or the precise nature of the security commitments in dispute.

The Rwanda-DRC conflict has been marked by years of tension linked to armed groups operating in the mineral-rich eastern regions of the DRC, with Kigali and Kinshasa repeatedly trading accusations over cross-border involvement in the fighting.

Al Jazeera's report characterized the Geneva discussions as a test of whether the broader peace framework can withstand the ongoing violence and unresolved disagreements between the two governments.